Pulmonology Coding Alert
READER QUESTIONS:
Testing for Pneumonia Antibodies? Read This First
Published on Sat Jan 01, 2005
Question: Which diagnosis code would be appropriate for a pneumococcal titer lab test? Answer: Pulmonologists use pneumococcal titers to measure the serum antibody levels in patients after they receive a pneumococcal vaccination. This test determines if the patient has the appropriate serum antibody levels for protection against the disease.
New York Subscriber
There is now no ICD-9 code that accurately represents this service, but you may want to consider this test as a "prophylactic measure." If this seems appropriate, you should report V07.8 (Other specified prophylactic measure).
Other Articles in this issue of
Pulmonology Coding Alert
- Case Study:
Always Report a Bronchoscopy With a Thoracotomy? Not So Fast
Scrutinize the note for incision, biopsy details Bronchoscopies and 32100 (Thoracotomy ...)don't always go hand-in-hand. [...] - You Be the Coder:
Reporting 99211 With Flu Shots
Question: Can I report a nurse visit (99211) with a flu shot?
Virginia Subscriber
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This Tool Can Do All the Talking for Your Modifier Claims
Use this flowchart to learn the do's and don'ts of modifier -59
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Heightened OIG scrutiny may make or break distinct procedure reimbursements Modifier -59 may seem like [...] - Coding Quiz:
Test Your 31622 Knowledge
4 scenarios help you improve your bronchoscopy skills Before you report any bronchoscopy procedures, look [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Modifier -52 May Ease Diagnostic Procedure Pay
Question: My surgeon performed a partial lung removal (32480) and a thoracoscopy with lung wedge [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Testing for Pneumonia Antibodies? Read This First
Question: Which diagnosis code would be appropriate for a pneumococcal titer lab test?
New York Subscriber
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Gastric Contents Might Change Everything
Question: What ICD-9 code should I use for "rule out pulmonary aspiration"? The surgeon did [...] - Coding Quiz:
Answers to 'Test Your 31622 Knowledge'
Answer 1: For this procedure, you should report 31622 (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with or [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Location Determines Bronchoscopy Biopsies
Question: When a physician performs a broncho-scopy with biopsies of both the left upper lobe [...] - READER QUESTION:
Follow the Law for In-House Lab Services
Question: I am having difficulty getting reimbursed for laboratory services provided in the physician's office.
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